TMC calls off protest outside strong room after alleging EVM tampering
BJP leader Tapas Roy said the dharna by TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja in front of the strong room in Kolkata (where EVMs are kept) was called off. TMC leaders alleged BJP and EC officials were trying to access EVMs without their presence. "No sit-in protest...should take place in front of a strong room," Roy said.
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BJP leader Tapas Roy said the dharna by TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja in front of the strong room in Kolkata (where EVMs are kept) was called off. TMC leaders alleged BJP and EC officials were trying to access EVMs without their presence. "No sit-in protest...should take place in front of a strong room," Roy said.
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Israel may soon act against Iran: Defence minister Katz
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel may "act again" against Iran. "US President Donald Trump...in coordination with PM Benjamin Netanyahu...is leading the efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives...to ensure that Iran doesn't once again become a threat to Israel," he said. "We support this effort...but it's possible that we may soon have to act again," he added.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:23 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel may "act again" against Iran. "US President Donald Trump...in coordination with PM Benjamin Netanyahu...is leading the efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives...to ensure that Iran doesn't once again become a threat to Israel," he said. "We support this effort...but it's possible that we may soon have to act again," he added.
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11:23 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Kumar Sangakkara named in Sri Lanka Cricket's 9-member Transformation Committee
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been inducted into the nine-member Transformation Committee that will oversee Sri Lanka Cricket. The committee includes former cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny as well, along with other members from corporate, legal, and political backgrounds. The move comes after the Sri Lankan government removed the previous office bearers on Wednesday.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been inducted into the nine-member Transformation Committee that will oversee Sri Lanka Cricket. The committee includes former cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny as well, along with other members from corporate, legal, and political backgrounds. The move comes after the Sri Lankan government removed the previous office bearers on Wednesday.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Jews are scared: UK PM as he vows action after London stabbings
UK PM Keir Starmer vowed stronger action to protect Britain's Jewish community after two men were stabbed in north London amid rising antisemitic attacks. He promised more police deployment, tougher laws, and action against state-backed threats. Starmer said people are "scared" to practise their religion, as authorities investigate the suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues.
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11:31 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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UK PM Keir Starmer vowed stronger action to protect Britain's Jewish community after two men were stabbed in north London amid rising antisemitic attacks. He promised more police deployment, tougher laws, and action against state-backed threats. Starmer said people are "scared" to practise their religion, as authorities investigate the suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues.
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Hidden map in nose could explain how smell works
Scientists have created the first-ever smell map, revealing a hidden, highly organised structure within our nostrils. The new research, conducted on mice, shows that smell receptors are arranged in strict horizontal stripes, layered from top of the nose to bottom. Researchers found that this map perfectly aligns with smell map in olfactory bulb, the brain's primary processing centre for odours.
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11:54 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Scientists have created the first-ever smell map, revealing a hidden, highly organised structure within our nostrils. The new research, conducted on mice, shows that smell receptors are arranged in strict horizontal stripes, layered from top of the nose to bottom. Researchers found that this map perfectly aligns with smell map in olfactory bulb, the brain's primary processing centre for odours.
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Cricketer Sameer Rizvi accused of forcing girlfriend Yesha into religious conversion
A controversy has surfaced involving DC cricketer Sameer Rizvi and his rumoured girlfriend Yesha Sagar. Journalist Abhishek Tripathi, without naming anyone, wrote about the relationship between a UP-based cricketer and an anchor. He mentioned claims about possible pressure related to religious conversion. Social media users claimed the post is about Sameer Rizvi, however there's no confirmation.
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11:54 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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A controversy has surfaced involving DC cricketer Sameer Rizvi and his rumoured girlfriend Yesha Sagar. Journalist Abhishek Tripathi, without naming anyone, wrote about the relationship between a UP-based cricketer and an anchor. He mentioned claims about possible pressure related to religious conversion. Social media users claimed the post is about Sameer Rizvi, however there's no confirmation.
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What do 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' mean for train tickets in India?
Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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07:00 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹993
Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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08:25 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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Mamata visits Bhabanipur strongroom, stays there for 4 hours
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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08:44 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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Iran will participate in FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, confirms FIFA; Trump reacts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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08:43 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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2 Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers arrested for secretly filming women bathing in hotel
Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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08:36 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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08:36 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Virat Kohli gives death stare to Shubman Gill after taking his catch, video goes viral
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli gave an aggressive send-off to GT captain after taking his catch in their IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli gave a death stare to Gill, hit the field hard with the ball and screamed. A video of the same has gone viral. Gill got out for 43(18).
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08:31 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli gave an aggressive send-off to GT captain after taking his catch in their IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli gave a death stare to Gill, hit the field hard with the ball and screamed. A video of the same has gone viral. Gill got out for 43(18).
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Will fight life-and-death battle if someone tries to tamper with counting: Mamata
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee, who spent four hours at a strongroom, said they will fight "life-and-death battle" if someone tries to steal EVM machine or tamper with counting. Bhabanipur went to polls in second phase of voting which took place on April 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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08:58 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee, who spent four hours at a strongroom, said they will fight "life-and-death battle" if someone tries to steal EVM machine or tamper with counting. Bhabanipur went to polls in second phase of voting which took place on April 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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Apple claims CCI exceeding its powers, says 'It's trying to usurp Delhi HC's authority'
Apple claimed competition regulator CCI is trying to exceed its powers by pushing it to submit financials in an antitrust case, Reuters reported. CCI has sought Apple's financials since 2024, reportedly to calculate penalties in the case, which Apple has challenged in the HC. "CCI [scheduling] final hearing represents escalation in its efforts to usurp Honourable Court's authority," Apple said.
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08:54 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Apple claimed competition regulator CCI is trying to exceed its powers by pushing it to submit financials in an antitrust case, Reuters reported. CCI has sought Apple's financials since 2024, reportedly to calculate penalties in the case, which Apple has challenged in the HC. "CCI [scheduling] final hearing represents escalation in its efforts to usurp Honourable Court's authority," Apple said.
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'US not at war with Iran,' says Trump administration as legal deadline ends today
US House of Representatives Speaker, Mike Johnson, has said the country is "not at war" with Iran, adding, "Right now, we are trying to broker a peace." The remarks by Donald Trump-led administration come as the legal 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for military action approaches. Earlier, Trump called the $25-billion war "a little excursion" to get the approval.
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09:00 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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US House of Representatives Speaker, Mike Johnson, has said the country is "not at war" with Iran, adding, "Right now, we are trying to broker a peace." The remarks by Donald Trump-led administration come as the legal 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for military action approaches. Earlier, Trump called the $25-billion war "a little excursion" to get the approval.
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Hezbollah hits Israel with fibre-optic drones that can't be jammed
Iran-backed Hezbollah, which operates from Lebanon, is using fibre-optic-controlled drones in its conflict with Israel. These small, fast, low-flying drones are extremely difficult to detect. The cables used in the drones are as thin as dental floss, making them immune to electronic jamming. Drone
expert Robert Tollast told AP that "if you know what you’re doing, it’s absolutely deadly".
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09:00 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Iran-backed Hezbollah, which operates from Lebanon, is using fibre-optic-controlled drones in its conflict with Israel. These small, fast, low-flying drones are extremely difficult to detect. The cables used in the drones are as thin as dental floss, making them immune to electronic jamming. Drone
expert Robert Tollast told AP that "if you know what you’re doing, it’s absolutely deadly".
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09:00 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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RR issue 1st statement after Riyan Parag fined 25% of match fee for vaping during IPL match
RR issued statement after their captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of match fee for vaping inside dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS. RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara said, "Such controversies are no positives for...team and the issue has been addressed by BCCI and the franchise." “It's a reminder to players...they have to maintain...team’s culture," he added.
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09:18 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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RR issued statement after their captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of match fee for vaping inside dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS. RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara said, "Such controversies are no positives for...team and the issue has been addressed by BCCI and the franchise." “It's a reminder to players...they have to maintain...team’s culture," he added.
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Who is Lorna Hajdini, JPMorgan exec accused of sexually abusing Indian colleague?
Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, is accused of sexual assault by a colleague of Indian origin. Hajdini has built her career in leveraged finance. She joined JPMorgan in 2011 and became an executive director in 2021. She holds a Harvard Business School executive certificate. Her LinkedIn profile suggests that she's a wine connoisseur.
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09:39 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, is accused of sexual assault by a colleague of Indian origin. Hajdini has built her career in leveraged finance. She joined JPMorgan in 2011 and became an executive director in 2021. She holds a Harvard Business School executive certificate. Her LinkedIn profile suggests that she's a wine connoisseur.
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By God's help, Persian Gulf's future will be without US: Mojtaba
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that by God's help, the "bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America". He called US and Israel "bullies in the region" and stated that US has been defeated in the war. Notably, US has imposed blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.
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09:56 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that by God's help, the "bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America". He called US and Israel "bullies in the region" and stated that US has been defeated in the war. Notably, US has imposed blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.
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Indian-origin exec, who sued JPMorgan exec for making him her 'sex slave', withdraws lawsuit
Indian-origin former JPMorgan executive Chirayu Rana, who sued JPMorgan Executive Director Lorna Hajdini for allegedly sexually abusing him and making him her "sex slave", has withdrawn his lawsuit in under a week, New York Post reported. The court documents have now been withdrawn for "corrections". Reports have claimed that Rana didn't cooperate with JPMorgan's internal investigation.
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09:51 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Indian-origin former JPMorgan executive Chirayu Rana, who sued JPMorgan Executive Director Lorna Hajdini for allegedly sexually abusing him and making him her "sex slave", has withdrawn his lawsuit in under a week, New York Post reported. The court documents have now been withdrawn for "corrections". Reports have claimed that Rana didn't cooperate with JPMorgan's internal investigation.
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